Houston Estate Planning and Probate Attorney
Compassionate probate law practice
I have been working in law since college. I started as a legal secretary, and then worked as a paralegal in the trusts and estates section of a large Dallas firm before starting law school. I chose to focus exclusively on estate planning and probate law because this area lends itself to long-term relationships with clients and their families and friends. I have been pleased with my choice for over two decades in practice.
Practice Areas
- Probate
- Probate Litigation
- Estate and gift taxation
- Estate planning
- Trust & estate administration
Professional History
- Founded private practice in 1995
- Horrigan & Goehrs, L.L.P., Partner, 1993–1994
- Horrigan & Goehrs, L.L.P., Associate, 1991–1992
- Dinkins, Kelly & Lenox, Associate, 1988–1990
Admitted
- 1988, Texas
Education
- South Texas College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1987
- Order of The Lytae (legal academic honor society)
- Texas Tech University, B.B.A., 1975
Memberships
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Houston Bar Association
- Member, Probate, Trusts and Estates Section
- State Bar of Texas
- Member Grievance Panel: 1994-2001
- Attorneys in Tax and Probate
- President, 1995–1996
- Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association
- Texas Academy of Probate and Trust Lawyers
- Houston Estate and Financial Forum
- Planned Giving Council of Houston
- College of the State Bar of Texas
Certifications
- Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1993
Honors
- Biltmore Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry, V.I.P. 2009
- The Most Dependable ™ Lawyers (Trusts & Estates) of Texas, Goldline Research in Forbes Magazine, August 2008
Born
- Ponca City, Oklahoma, 1952
Experienced legal advice for you and your family
I review your estate or probate matter and give you an honest evaluation of your needs. If your circumstances warrant legal guidance, then I look forward to becoming your personal estate planning or probate attorney. Contact me to schedule a meeting.